Spend Cinco de Mayo and watch the Kentucky Derby in Cambridge this weekend (along with a couple of other special events) with our top six must-see events.
ART
Steve Bennett at Drinkwater’s | May 3
Start the weekend off at Drinkwater’sin Cambridge this Thursday evening. The upscale men’s clothing store in Porter Square will host an artist reception for local artist and photographer Steve Bennett.
Can’t make it this weekend? Don’t worry, Bennett’s work will be on view until May 11th.
See it: 6-8p
EAT
Mexican Restaurants in Cambridge | May 5, Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, which means it is totally acceptable to eat chips and salsa and tacos for every meal. Luckily for us, here in Cambridge, finding great Mexican food is an easy task. Just click this linkand you’ll be transported to a great list of Mexican restaurants near you.
By the way: If one day of Cinco de Mayo is too few for you, check out the Glass House’s Quatro de Mayo partyon Friday. If you want to keep the celebrations going all weekend long, you'll definitely want to attend Felipe'sBack Alley Fiesta located next to the Sinclair on Church Street.
Enjoy it: All day
WALKS & TOURS
Discover Mount Auburn: An Intro Walk | May 5
Take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend and tour the National Historic Landmark, Mount Auburn Cemetery this Saturday afternoon. Mount Auburn is one of the country’s most beautifully designed landscapes, a detail you’ll quickly notice upon arrival.
On this 1.5 miles walking tour, you’ll learn about the lives of those buried there, see beautiful monuments and architecture, and hear stories about the landmark’s history.
Tour it: 1-2:30p
CELEBRATE
Derby Party at the Smoke Shop | May 5
Grab your floppy hats, put on your pearls and seersucker suits and head over to The Smoke Shop in Kendall Square for a Kentucky Derby Party with Wild Turkey. Gather on their sunny patio (weather permitting, of course) where you’ll sip Mint Juleps made with Wild Turkey, and snack on their special appetizer menu including BBQ Bourbon Shrimp and aptly named Derby Pies.
Tickets are only $6 and are sure to sell out fast. Grab yours here.
See it: 4-7p
FESTIVAL
Mayfair | May 6
The biggest festival of the year is finally here and that means spring has officially sprung! This Sunday, be sure to visit Harvard Square for the 35th Annual MayFair from noon to 6p. You’ll find three stages of music, a dance stage, international and local fare, crafts, specialty items and gifts, five beer gardens for the adults, a Roaming Railroad train for the kids and young at heart, vintage jewelry, and even Ten Minute Tales of History from Cambridge!
See it: 12-6p
SEE & DO
Central Flea | May 6
The wait is over. The Central Flea is back for another season of interesting finds, local music, and delicious bites, that you simply won’t want to miss. Catch the eclectic flea market at their new location every Sunday at University Park at MIT.
Boasting vintage and antique furniture dealers, music, local food, artists and designers, and so much more, the Central Flea is a must-see event.
See it: Every Sunday from 11a-4p through the end of October
